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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 532.93 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 532.93 and 385.36 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 532.93 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/532.93 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 532.93 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 205,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,369.90/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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